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On the way to something new
February 11, 2019The first thing I noticed when I walked into our abbey church yesterday was the smell of sawdust. It was a pleasant smell, brought to my mind other times I smelled it—at construction sites in New York City, or the Clam Broth House in Hoboken, New Jersey, made famous for the sawdust all over its […]
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Blessed Trinity football coach receives national recognition
February 11, 2019ROSWELL—Tim McFarlin, Blessed Trinity High School’s head football coach, was recognized for his coaching achievements. Catholic Athletes for Christ (CAC) named McFarlin its 2018 Top 25 Coach of the Year. A panel that includes representatives of CAC Top 25, including Christopher Lawlor, ranking coordinator of CAC Top 25, and presenting sponsors Siena Heights University of […] Full Story
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Blessed Trinity baseball coach honored by Georgia Dugout Club
February 8, 2019ROSWELL—Blessed Trinity High School head baseball coach Andy Harlin was one of five new members inducted into the Georgia Dugout Club Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony took place on Jan. 11 at the Marietta Hilton and Conference Center. Harlin said his jaw hit the ground when he first learned he was to be an […]
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Knights of Columbus distribute children’s coats at pre-Super Bowl event
February 8, 2019FOREST PARK—Former Atlanta Falcon Brian Finneran and former Atlanta Falcons Assistant Coach Eric Sutulovich joined the Coats for Kids effort of the Knights of Columbus Jan. 26. Some 600 children in need received new winter coats at San Felipe de Jesus Mission in Forest Park. Archbishop Wilton Gregory, Father Kevin Peek, chaplain for the Atlanta […]
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Meet the Class of 2019 permanent deacons in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
February 8, 2019New deacons have taken up their responsibilities since their ordination on Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. There were eight men called as “servant ministers in the very image of Christ Jesus,” as Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory described the ministry. The new deacons come from varied backgrounds and careers, from […] Full Story
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Youth ministers earn ‘Companions on the Journey’ awards
February 7, 2019SMYRNA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory honored leaders in youth ministry and graduates of a University of Dayton faith formation certificate program during a Monday, Jan. 14 parish catechetical leader awards luncheon at the Chancery of the archdiocese. The archbishop celebrated Mass prior to the ceremony. He presented three Companions on the Journey Awards of the National […]
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Mercy boys come up short after second-half rally
February 7, 2019FAYETTEVILLE—The Our Lady of Mercy boys’ basketball team almost overcame a 10-point halftime deficit on Feb. 1, but Trinity Christian School, Sharpsburg, held on to defeat them 48-41. At the beginning of the third period, Mercy went on 10-0 run to pull to within four points, but with less than 1:00 remaining in the period, […] Full Story
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Notre Dame Academy girls defend the home court
February 7, 2019DULUTH—After getting a five-game winning streak snapped by Holy Spirit Preparatory School, Atlanta in the previous game, Notre Dame Academy girls started a new one after defeating Brandon Hall School, Atlanta, 48-10. Notre Dame never trailed in the Jan. 31 game at its gymnasium in the school’s George Student Center. Notre Dame Academy center Josephine […]
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Archbishop honors staff of Catholic schools
February 7, 2019ATLANTA—Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta observed Catholic Schools week Jan. 27-Feb. 2 with Masses and activities for students and families. Sponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association, Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration. The observance’s focus is the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to the church and communities. […] Full Story
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Suzanne Haugh to speak at Magnificat March 9
February 7, 2019ATLANTA—Journalist and teacher Suzanne Haugh, who was inspired to aid and accompany youth and young adults of the world in their journeys of faith, will be the guest speaker at the March Magnificat meal. All women are invited to attend the Magnificat, which will be held on Saturday, March 9, at Holy Cross Church, Atlanta. […] Full Story